Courses* taken by our Diagnostic Medical Sonography students include:

<strong>Orientation to Ultrasound Imaging Seminar</strong>
This instructional seminar is a prerequisite to the DMS program. This seminar provides an overview of the scope and content of the DMS program. It focuses upon the elementary operational principles of diagnostic medical ultrasound, basic ultrasound terminology specific to the profession, anatomic imaging planes and body directions used in ultrasound imaging, and the image orientation on the ultrasound display. A grade of “C” or better is required to earn credit for this course.

<strong>Abdominal and Small Parts Ultrasound Imaging</strong>
This course covers the aspects of abdominal and small parts ultrasound scanning required for employment as an entry-level sonographer. Emphasis is placed upon basic anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal appearances of the organs of the abdominal cavity, retroperitoneum, breast, thyroid, parathyroid, prostate, and testes. The student will develop competency in assessing the ultrasonic appearance of normal versus abnormal images through the use of PowerPoint slides and studies. Clinical indications for ultrasound examination of the abdomen and small parts, and differential diagnoses will also be presented and considered. A grade of “C” or better is required to earn credit for this course.

<strong>Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound Imaging</strong>
This course is an in-depth study of the normal and abnormal conditions that affect the reproductive organs of the female pelvic cavity and the developing fetus, including cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed upon ultrasonic identification and assessment of the normal and pathological conditions of the uterus, ovaries and fetus. The sonographer’s role in determining fetal biometry measurements, age, weight, and well-being is covered. Clinical indications and differential diagnoses for OB/GYN ultrasound examinations are also discussed. A grade of “C” or better is required to earn credit for this course.

<em>*Students will take additional program courses on top of the three listed courses. Courses may vary by program, credential level and campus.</em>